I like to think I’m an empathetic person, and for the most part, I believe that description accurately defines my character. But plenty of times I’ve fallen short of being empathetic, especially with those closest to me. Recently, my husband spent most of two days with our kids on full dad-duty. I was busy working, running errands, and taking care […]
CHECK OUT THE EDITOR’S NOTE FOR THE NOVEMBER 2020 GRATITUDE ISSUE AT MARKED MINISTRY Sweeping across the nation and the world, there have been numerous revival movements happening during 2020. It’s in these days of trial that many of us have started looking up instead of looking out. From Sean Feucht’s “Let Us Worship” movement to the Prayer March on […]
There have been days where I haven’t sought God in this pulling. I’ve pulled up my bootstraps (or my mom pants), and tried to keep it all in line. But God was patient with me. Gently showing me that something needed to change. I needed to rely on Him in the big and little decisions (and indecision) each day.
When feeling overwhelmed or indecisive, I need to stop and realize that this is a signal. I need to turn these thoughts over to God, and demonstrate that to my children. Show them that Mommy needs God just as much as anyone else.
God provides…
Direction where there seems to be none.
Certainty in a world where uncertainty reigns.
Truth when the world screams at us from different directions.
Peace beyond our understanding or what this world can provide.
And Rest. Rest that renews our spirit and fills our bodies with true life.
I need that reminder daily.